Laima Vaikule in Concert

Latvian singer, actress, and director Laima Vaikule, best known in Europe and the former USSR for such hits as ‘Vernisage’ and ‘Charlie’, will grace the illustrious stage of Lviv’s lavish Opera & Ballet Theatre on March 25th. Originally trained as a nurse, the lovely Latvian first started out performing at local clubs and restaurants in the Latvian capital of Riga before moving to Moscow in the 80s to study acting and directing. She scored her first pop hit in 1985 and has since become an icon in the former Soviet Union and its successor states. During the 80s and 90s, Vaikule was a regular at European musical festivals and the recipient of many awards and recognition. She was designated a National Actress of Latvia in 1996 and awarded the Grand Prix for her unique contribution to the Latvian musical and cultural scenes. She promises to perform for Leopolitan fans and guests of the city not only those songs that brought her popular fame and recognition, but also some original compositions. The show begins at 19:00 and you can pick up tickets for 200-1950 UAH. For more information, please visit gastroli.ua or call (080)050-7577.